This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Collins, Goodall, Edwards Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3604 Message Board Post: Harry Collins - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] BAY CITY - Harry Collins, 75, of Bay City, and formerly of Palacios, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. He was born May 17, 1930, in Bay City. Survivors: daughters, Equella Goodall of Palacios and Nell Edwards of Bristol, Conn.; sons, Bobby Collins of Clute, Harold Collins of Pamona, Calif., and Ray Collins and Danny Collins, both of Palacios; and 14 grandchildren. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Agape Sanctuary in Palacios, the Rev. Eric Young officiating. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, 979-245-5197. The Victoria Advocate Friday, January 20, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Savage, Halfen, Pennell, Johnson, Bradley, Jackson, Grover, Shield, Romine, Meyer, Murray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3603 Message Board Post: Frances Owen Savage Born August 8, 1910 Died January 16, 2006 at the age of 95 Frances was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harley and Linnette Halfen. She grew up as one of seven children in Texas and went to high school in San Antonio, where she met the love of her life, Francis Irving Savage. They married May 28, 1930 in San Antonio, boarded a train for Collegeport, Texas and began their life together. A few years later, they moved to Bay City where they raised their two sons and saw their family grow to include seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. They were an integral part of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and served their Lord in many ways. During their life together, both were involved in raising cattle, growing rice, and in many civic activities. Frances was a member of the Chautauqua Club, the Study Club, Book Review, Garden Club and the Bay City Art League. She volunteered countless hours as a member of the Matagorda General Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Francis: her parents, Harley and Linnette Mae Halfen; her sisters, Erma Pennell, Jane Johnson, and Vera Mae Bradley; and brothers Jack Halfen and Billy Halfen. She is survived by one sister, Mary Ann Jackson of Pearland. Frances will be lovingly remembered by her family: Her children: Harley Stewart Savage and wife, Jane of Bay City Francis Irving Savage, Jr. and wife, Diane of Wimberly Her grandchildren: Suzanne and Bruce Grover Debra Ann & David Shield Diana and Buzzy Romine Stewart and Tami Savage Kirby and Kerry Savage, all of Bay City Francis Savage III and Jennifer Savage of Ft. Worth Gardner and Joy Savage of Dallas Her great grandchildren: Jim and Allison Grover Paul and Christy Grover Michael and Kim Romine Jennie and Keith Meyer John Romine Matthew and Katie Murray Joshua Shield Emily Shield Scott Savage Sarah Savage Stew Savage Chris Savage Anna Savage Amanda Savage Katie Savage Lauren Savage Her great great grandchildren: Luke Meyer, Karsyn Murray, and Kolbe Murray. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Bay City at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2006. Pallbearers will be her great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her great granddaughters. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2200 Avenue E., Bay City, TX 77414. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune January 18, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells, Strother, Terrell, Baker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3602 Message Board Post: Douglas Benjamin Wells Nov. 15, 1918 - Jan. 14, 2006 Douglas Benjamin Well, 87, of Sweeny, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2006. He was born in Madison County, Texas, on November 15, 1918. Doug served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII. His avowed goal was to remain healthy and active to take care of his wife as long as she lived, which he did until her death on March 21, 2005. Doug will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Douglas Scott Wells and wife, Lois, of Sweeny and David Wayne Wells of Houston; daughters and son-in-law, Lola Cheryl Strother of Baytown, Kathy Terrell and husband, Travis, of LaPorte; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Lorene Wells; brother, Marcus David Wells; and sister, Mildred Baker. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2006, at First Baptist Church Sweeny with the Rev. Jerl Watkins officiating. Pallbearers will be Douglas Brett Wells, Larry Glen Wells, Andrew Foster Inscore, Anthony Wayne Inscore, Stephen Michael Wells and Travis Michael Terrell. Donations may be made to Amed Hospice or The Fountains. Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, Texas, 77486. [Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, TX.] Bay City Tribune January 18, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lovett, Glenn, Shower, Foreman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3601 Message Board Post: Ruth Lovett (September 14, 1931 - January 13, 2006) Ruth Lovett, 74, of Bay City, passed away Friday, January 13, 2006. She was born September 14, 1931 in Bay City to Verner Clive Glenn and Elizabeth Shower Glenn. She was a retired Teacher and Reading Specialist and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bay City. She is survived by her husband, James E. Lovett of Bay City, TX and by her sister, Helen Foreman of Anchorage, AK. She was preceded in death by her parents, Verner C. and Elizabeth Shower Glenn and by her brother, Jack Glenn. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church of Bay City with Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City [Matagorda County, Texas] (979) 245-4613. Victoria Advocate January 17, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberts, Illgen, Collier Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3600 Message Board Post: Paul Roberts Sept. 8, 1933 — Jan. 6, 2006 Paul Roberts was born on September 8, 1933 in Sargent, Texas. He died in Bay City, Texas on January 6, 2006 after a courageous struggle with cancer. He was preceded in death by: his parents, B. C. and Elma K. Roberts; brother, Lorn Roberts; sister, Carlene Illgen; sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Marlin Collier; son, Douglas Roberts Paul is survived by: his wife of 39 years, Billie Roberts; sons, Carl Roberts and daughter-in-law, Anna, Frank Hannah, Jim Roberts and daughter-in-law, Michelle, Ralph Hannah, Daniel Roberts and daughter-in-law, Kathy; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends also survive him. Paul was especially close to his church family at the Church of Christ at 1200 Nichols Street in Bay City, Texas. Following Paul’s retirement from Dow Chemical, he devoted much of his life to serving his Lord by establishing food programs in several cities, caring for those in need. This world is a better place because of his love for others and his life of service. A memorial service will held at 10 a.m. on January 21, 2006 at the Church of Christ Christ located at 1200 Nichols Street in Bay City, Texas. The family request no flowers be sent. Memorial donations may be sent to the Paul Roberts memorial fund at the Church of Christ at 1200 Nichols Street in Bay City, Texas 77414. All donations will be sent to the disaster relief in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Bay City Tribune January 15, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Key, Sanderson, Ottis, Riggle, Stone, Perrin, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3599 Message Board Post: Infant Carter Ray Key Jan. 8, 2006 — Jan. 8, 2006 Infant Carter Ray Key was born and died on Sunday, January 8, 2006. He is survived by: his parents, Jason and Nacrissa Key of Clute; siblings, Skyler Sanderson and Brent Key; grandparents, Bill and Marilyn Ottis of Bay City, Pat Riggle of Sweeny, James and Nancy Key of Lake Jackson and Brenda Stone of College Station; great grandparents, Mary Ann Perrin of Cameron and Jenette Smith of Brazoria. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Carlos Riggle. Graveside Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2006 at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas with the Rev. Luther Garrett officiating. Special thanks are extended to Luther and Heather Garrett and the UTMB Birth Center Staff in Galveston, Texas. Memorials may be made to any children charities of choice. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979) 245-4613. Bay City Tribune January 15, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beasley, Grice, Monroe, Sneed Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3598 Message Board Post: Charles Ray Beasley Aug. 1, 1953 — Jan. 8, 2006 Funeral services for Charles Ray Beasley Sr., 53, of Bay City, will be held Monday, January 16, 2006, at 2 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. T. L. Richardson, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. He was born in Bay City, Texas, August 1, 1953, and passed away January 8, 2006, in Bay City, Texas. Survivors include: longtime companion, Alice Grice; son, Charles Beasley, Jr.; daughter, Letha Grice, all of Bay City; sisters, Sharon Monroe of Bay City, and Bonnie Sneed of Prior Lake, Minnesota; two grandchildren; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Beasley Monroe, and a nephew, Anthony Monroe, Sr. Active pallbearers will be Benjamin Grice, Kevin Johnson, Herman Powell, Don Bratcher, George Holt, Seth Murphy, Herman Powell, IV, Vernon Clay and Benji Franklin. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. Bay City Tribune January 15, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wingate, Redkey, Daniels, Brand, Hart Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3597 Message Board Post: Ruth Wingate - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] PALACIOS - Ruth Wingate, 65, of Palacios, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. She was born May 9, 1940, in Giddings, to the late Charles and Irene Martha Daniels Redkey. Survivors: daughters, Ana Wingate of Hewitt, Autumn Brand and Melissa Hart, both of Lake Jackson; brother, Malcomb Redkey of Austin; and six grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Palacios Cemetery. Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, 361-972-2012. The Victoria Advocate Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White, McDaniel, Floyd, Reading, Spence, Brown, Bryan, Blandford, Bremser, Coldwater, Bartlett, Wilmarth Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3596 Message Board Post: Glen I. White Former Bay City Mayor Glen I. White, 91, one of the city's most dedicated citizens, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2006. He was born March 29, 1914, in Blessing, Texas, to the late H.I. and Georgia McDaniels White. Glen attended schools in Citrus Grove and Blessing. He graduated from Bay City High School in 1932 and began working with his father in the family lumber and hardware business, Bay City Material Company, after one year at Blinn Junior College. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1942, and returned to Bay City Material as co-owner and director following WW II. In 1978 he sold the business. Among the many hours of dedication to his city and country, he served as a leader or president of the following organizations: Bay City Jaycees, Bay City Lions Club, Bay City Chamber of Commerce, Bay City Industrial Foundation, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the volunteer fire department and the United Way. He also was a 50-year-plus member of Bay City Masonic Lodge AF & AM No. 865, Scottish Rite of Galveston, Gulf Coast Shrine Club and the Arabian Temple of Houston. His contributions to his county's history was demonstrated when he helped establish and later served as chairman of the Matagorda County Museum Association. He also was a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1925, and served as an elder there for many years. Community leaders and his peers demonstrated their respect for him when he was elected Bay City Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Citizen of the Year in 1955. One of Glen White's proudest accomplishments was serving and working with the local government for many years. He served on City Council for 13 years, and was the Mayor Pro Tem for six of those years under Mayor Richard Gusman. He was elected to two terms as Bay City mayor (1981-1985) and enjoyed being called Mayor White until his death. He was a true civic leader and will be missed in the community. Glen White was a true character in every sense. He never met a stranger, and was always ready to share stories and discuss how he felt about any subject. He lived his life as a Christian man who loved his wives, his family, his church and his community. He showed his love for Bay City, Matagorda County, and the First Presbyterian Church by participating and volunteering in many charitable organizations, and the city government. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Chris Floyd of Deer Park, Phoebe Reading and John Taylor of Houston, Texas, and Patricia Reading and Joe Blandford of Houston; seven grandchildren, Chris Floyd and wife Rhonda, Shawn Floyd, Tabitha Spence and husband Jeremy, Blake Brown and wife Shea, Courtney Bryan and husband Greg, Barrett Blandford and Carlie Blandford; and great granddaughter, Hannah Floyd; and sister, Nora Bremser of Wharton. He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Nellie Coldwater White; second wife, Maxine Reading White; sisters, Eve Bartlett and Nola Willmarth; and his beloved younger brother, Jack W. White, who was killed in action in Luxembourg during WW II. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City, with Dr. W.D. Baker and the Rev. John-Nelson Pope officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers were Denton Leissner, E.M. Huitt, Paul Sliva, Mike Brady, Frank Hurley and Mayor Richard Knapik. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Bay City Lions Club. Memorials may be made to: Lion's Eye Bank of Texas, c/o Alicen Swift, 6565 Fannin, Ste. NC205, Houston TX 77030, or the Shriner's Hospital for Children (Galveston), Attn: Administration, 1815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City 245-4613. The Bay City Tribune January 11, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Spiller, Griggs, Watkins, McHenry, Bouldin, Helms, Clark, Gartica Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3595 Message Board Post: Mildred Smith May 8, 1917 - Jan. 14, 2006 Funeral services for Mildred Smith, 88, of Bay City, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Mother Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. L.C. Cunningham, Jr., eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home chapel. She was born in Cedar Lane, Texas, May 8, 1917, to Ezell Spiller and Lucinda Griggs Spiller, and passed away January 8, 2006, in Bay City, Texas. Survivors include: one daughter, Joanetta Watkins and Jesse of Gurnee, Illinois; two sons, Ronnie Smith and Carol of Houston, and Andrew Smith, Sr. and Berrilyn of Bay City; two step-daughters, Mary Anna Smith of San Antonio, and Inez Smith of Bay City; daughter-in-law, Shirley Smith of Bay City; brother, Reginald McHenry of Houston; step-sister, Vina Bouldin Helms and Alonzo of Galveston; sisters-in-law, Willie Smith Clark and Audrey Gartica Bouldin, both of Bay City; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Moses Smith, Sr.; a daughter, Bettie Jean Smith; a son, Moses Smith, Jr.; a grandson, Andrew Smith, Jr.; and siblings. Active pallbearers will be family members and friends. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. The Bay City Tribune January 11, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Klaus, Veith, Rinn, Evanicky, Yearwood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3594 Message Board Post: LaVern Klaus Jan. 25, 1928 - Jan. 8, 2006 LaVern Klaus, 77, of Columbus, Texas, died January 8, 2006, at Heart Hospital of Austin, in Austin, Texas. LaVern was born in Rock House Community, near Industry, Texas, on January 25, 1928, to Kenneth and Lille Rinn Veith. On November 24, 1946, she was married to Raymond E. Klaus. She lived in Columbus since 1946 and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She also was a member of V.F.W. Post 6113 Auxiliary in Columbus, and Shaws Bend Home Demonstration, Evening Circle at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She is survived by: daughters, Barbara Evanicky and husband, Leonard of Van Vleck, Texas, and Marilyn Yearwood and husband, James of Columbus, Texas; son, Rusty Klaus and wife Doris of Mentz, Texas; grandchildren, Ryan and Scott Evanicky, Nic and Eric Yearwood and Jeff, Bart and Will Klaus. LaVern was preceded in death by: her parents, Kenneth and Lille Rinn Veith; husband, Raymond E. Klaus; brother, Emmett Lee Veith; and an infant granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus, Texas, with the Rev. Jeffrey Marsh officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Henneke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The Bay City Tribune January 11, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Livengood, Allen, Dechert, Adams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3593 Message Board Post: Geraldine Livengood King July 24, 1916 - Jan. 8, 2006 Geraldine Livengood King, 89, died Sunday, January 8, 2006, in New Braunfels, Texas. She was born in Bay City on July 24, 1916, the youngest of six children, to Dr. Burt Lee and Mayme Livengood. She is preceded in death by: her twin brother, Dr. Gerald Livengood; three other brothers, Moyes, Richard and Burton Livengood; and a sister, Helen Livengood Allen of Bay City. She is survived by: her daughters, Caroline Bearse Dechert of Canyon Lake, Texas, and Jennie Joy Bearse Adams of Yuba City, California; her nephew, Jim Allen of Bay City; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Geraldine lived and worked most of her life in Bay City. She worked in the Matagorda County tax office and was an assistant librarian at the Bay City Public Library. She lived in Kerrville, Texas, for 19 of the last 21 years. Her passion was reading which she enjoyed all her life. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Eden Home Chapel in New Braunfels, Texas. A graveside service was conducted Monday, January 9, 2006, at Fischer Cemetery, Fischer, Texas. The family requests that gifts be made to a public library or to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, Texas, 78130. Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home, New Braunfels, Texas, (830)625-3434. The Bay City Tribune January 11, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hodges, Blanchard, Cummings, Schmerber Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3592 Message Board Post: Kenneth Lamond Hodges April 1, 1933 - Jan. 8, 2006 Kenneth Lamond Hodges, 72, passed away at his residence in Clute on Sunday, January 8, 2006. Kenneth was born April 1, 1933, in McGregor, Texas, to Raymond and Athleen (Blanchard) Hodges, who preceded him in death. He is survived by: his wife of 48 years, Noma Lee Cummings Hodges of Clute; a stepson, Richard Schmerber and his wife, Cindi of Humble, Texas; his beloved grandsons, Scott Schmerber of Houston, Texas, James Schmerber II of Phoenix, Arizona, and John Schmerber of Houston, Texas; brother, Bobby Hodges and his wife, Beth, of Gatesville, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many beloved friends. Kenneth served in the U.S. Marine Corps from June 1954, to June 1956. While in the Corps, he earned two letters of commendation. Upon leaving the service, he began training to become a law enforcement officer with the Bay City, Texas Police Department. He served in the Bay City, Lake Jackson, West Columbia and Clute police departments throughout the length of his career. He left the Clute Police Department to serve as city fire marshal, where he became a certified hypnotist in order to facilitate the memories of potential witnesses. He retired from the City of Clute and spent the next several years as owner-operator of the Topsy Turvy Snow Cone Stand on Main Street in Clute with his wife. He also was well known throughout the Brazosport area as the area Santa Claus, spending 30 years portraying the jolly holiday visitor. His talent as a naturally gifted storyteller kept children and adults enthralled for hours, whether he was spinning tales of reindeer games in his Santa persona, or regaling friends and relatives with stories of fishing, hunting, or amusing incidents from his police years. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, January 13, 2006, with a celebration of his life immediately following at Stroud Funeral Home, 538 Brazosport Blvd. N, Clute, Texas 77531, under the direction of Carnes Funeral Home of Texas City, Texas. Cremation will follow. A private family ceremony will be held in the future for the disposition of his ashes. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Schmerber, Jimmy Schmerber, John Schmerber, David Carroll, Charlie Kilsby, Tommie Smith, Jeff Birdwell and Gary Edwards. The Bay City Tribune January 11, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark, Parker, Barnes, Edison, Pernetter, Cathey, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3591 Message Board Post: Jerone Clark Oct. 17, 1977 - Jan. 4,2006 Funeral services for Jerone Clark, 28, of Bay City, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, with the Rev. Pleas Mayfield, Sr., eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. He was born in Bay City, Texas, October 17, 1977, and passed away January 4, 2006, in Houston, Texas. Survivors include: his mother, Rosetta Clark, and his foster mother, Betty Lou Parker, both of Bay City; four sisters, Bettra Parker of Richmond, Cindy Parker and ShaVondra Barnes, both of Houston, and Rosalyn Edison of Georgia; three brothers, Ricky Parker and Jarrod Pernetter, both of Bay City, and David Cathey of San Antonio; grandmother, Lorraine Williams of Bay City; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and a family of many friends. Active pallbearers will be family members and friends. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. The Bay City Tribune January 8, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Little, Ryman, Butter, Morrill, Brietzke, Pena Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3590 Message Board Post: Helen Margaret Little Dec. 30, 1929 - Jan. 3, 2006 Helen Margaret Little, 76, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was born December 30, 1929, in Wadsworth, Texas, to Samuel Carroll Ryman and Agnes Ellen Butter Ryman. She was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a member of the Catholic Church and was retired from the bookkeeping department of Matagorda General Hospital. She is survived by: her grandson, Kenneth Morrill of Georgia; cousin, Viola Brietzke of Bay City; a niece, Carolyn Pena of Bay City; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Clarence Arvin Little; her daughter, Reneta Little Morrill; and by her parents, Samuel C. and Agnes Butter Ryman. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2006, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613. The Bay City Tribune January 8, 2006 Matagorda county, Texas

Happy New Year Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that I have added a surname list to the Matagorda site. If you want to include your Matagorda County surnames, send them to me and I'll add them along with your email address. Could also use some family histories and pictures. Here's a bit of What's New. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmatago/whatsnew.htm I have started information pages on many of the communities. If you have any old pictures from the communities, it would make them more interesting. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmatago/towns.htm Happy researching, Carol Sue --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and we’ll bind it!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3589 Message Board Post: Merry Brown - PALACIOS [Matagorda County, Texas] PALACIOS - Merry Brown, 79, of Palacios, died Nov. 11, 2005. Survivors: five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family visitation will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawley Cemetery. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawley Cemetery, the Rev. L.C. Cunningham Jr. officiating. Green's Mortuary, Bay City, 979-245-3489. The Victoria Advocate Thursday, January 5, 2006 Victoria County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Hall, Kyle, Williamson, Easterly, Knowles, Webber, Harrell, Hudson, Burton, Etie Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3588 Message Board Post: Frank Smith June 21, 1927 - Jan. 1, 2006 Frank Howard Smith, 78, of Bay City, passed from his earthly home to the waiting arms of his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 1, 2006. He was born June 21, 1927, in Charco, Texas, to the late Henry Alonzo and Emma Elizabeth Hall Smith. Frank served in the Texas Defense Guard as a sergeant in E. Company, 47th Battalion and in the Texas State Guard as a corporal in the same company and battalion. On June 7, 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in both Berlin, Germany, and Panama as a corporal in the Military Police Corps and as a light-duty truck driver and was honorably discharged on May 24, 1949, receiving both the good conduct medal and marksman rifle M-1 status. On December 6, 1949, he enlisted in the Ready Reserve (active status) as a corporal where he received an honorable discharge upon serving faithfully until July 14, 1954. On June 19, 1953, Frank married Margaruett Joy (Kyle) and they settled in Sweeny, Texas, to start a home and family. In 1961, they moved to Bay City to be closer to his parents and built a new home on Lindsey Avenue. They raised four children together until her unexpected death in 1989. Frank retired from Phillips Petroleum Company refinery in Old Ocean in 1985 as a gauger after 34 loyal and dedicated years of employment. His retirement years were spent doing the things that he loved the most: sharing time with his children and family and participating in their many activities. On October 10, 1998, Frank remarried, exchanging vows with Rose Williamson, who became his constant companion, best friend and caregiver for the rest of his days. Survivors include his wife, Rose, of Bay City, and his four children: son, Kyle and wife Laura of El Campo; daughters, Elizabeth Gay and husband Glenn Ward Easterly of Thornton, Texas, Mary Ann Knowles and husband John of Seabrook, Texas, and Jacqueline Lea Webber and husband Kelly John of Bay City; and grandchildren, Erin and Megan Smith, Laura Elizabeth Harrell, Glenn “Bubba” Ward Easterly, Jr., Kimberly Knowles, Brandi Lee Hudson and Christopher Webber. Also: great-grandchildren, Alayna Harrell and Katelyn Hudson; brother, Henry Alonzo Smith and wife Kate Nederland, Texas, and their children, Ronnie Smith and wife Donna, and Debbie Burton and husband Don; and sister, Mary Beth Etie of Bay City. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Frank Howard Smith, Jr., and granddaughter, Crystaline Dawn Webber. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, with the Bro. Joe Wrape officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Smith, Kelly Webber, John Knowles, Glenn Easterly, “Bubba” Easterly and Chris Webber. Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur Wagner, Clark Bergstrom, Bill Sifford and all employees of Matagorda Rehab and Nursing Center in Bay City. The family received friends at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to El Campo Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, Texas 77437. The assistance and tender loving care of the nursing staff during his last few weeks is much appreciated and will never be forgotten. Also special appreciation also is extended to the Hospice groups. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, (979)245-4613. Bay City Tribune January 4, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moody, Bickham, Broussard, Bayless, Travers, Moehrig. Cowan, Meaders Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3587 Message Board Post: Lana Moody Aug. 29, 1955 - Dec. 29, 2005 Lana Jean Bickham Moody, 50, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died December 29, 2005, at Kindred Bay Area Hospital in Pasadena, Texas. She was born August 29, 1955, in Palacios, Texas, to Houston Lemley and Aline Broussard Bickham. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, a resident of Lake Jackson for the past two years and a former longtime resident of Palacios. She was a 1973 graduate of Palacios High School and attended Atlantic City Community College. Survivors include: husband, Michael Harold Moody of Freeport, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Jana Danielle and Kevin Wade Bayless of Lake Jackson; mother, Aline Broussard Bickham of Palacios; brothers, Melvin Ray Bickham and wife Shirley of Moss Point, Mississippi, and Bobby Louis Bickham and wife Nancy of Dickinson, Texas; three sisters, Maxine Aline Travers of League City, Texas, Diana Susan Moehrig and husband Scotty and Debra “Debbie” Gail Cowan and husband Billy, all of Bay City; brother-in-law, Daniel “Dan” Booker Meaders; two grandsons, Keith “Wade” and Kamren Hunter Bayless, both of Lake Jackson; 18 nieces and nephews; 27 great-nieces and nephews; one great-great-nephew; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by: her father, H.L. Bickham; sister, Betty Mae Meaders; and nephew, Melvin Ray Bickham, Jr. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2006, at the Trinity Baptist Church in Palacios, Texas, with the Reverends Dan Meaders and Louis Rush officiating. Interment followed at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers were her nephews: Carl Bickham, Troy Travers, Tracy and Todd Childers, Jason Sciba and Tres and Joel Ansley. Honorary pallbearer was her son-in-law, Kevin Bayless. The family received friends at the Palacios Funeral Home Sunday, from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, Texas (361)972-2012. Bay City Tribune January 4, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGee, Brown, Miles, Easter, Allman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3586 Message Board Post: Mildred McGee March 21, 1924 - Dec. 28, 2005 Mildred Kathleen “Kay” McGee, 81, of Bay City, died December 28, 2005, at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. She was born March 21, 1924 in Lebanon, Missouri, to the late Bennett Virgil and Bertie Jo Miles Brown. Mrs. McGee was a resident of Bay City since 1999 and a former longtime resident of Lebanon, Missouri. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughter, Barbara Sue Easter of Lebanon, Missouri; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Edward Leon McGee and Gary Don and Cathy McGee, all of Bay City; six grandsons, Donald, Brian and Shawn Allman, all of Lebanon, Missouri, Jeff Allman of Orlando, Florida, Les McGee of Freeport, and Cody McGee of Bay City; and by one great-granddaughter, Kayla Allman of Lebanon, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford D. McGee. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon, Missouri. Interment will follow at the Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon, Missouri. Memorials may be made to the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3000 9th St. Bay City, Texas 77414. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The Bay City Tribune January 1, 2006 Matagorda County, Texas